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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1977
Page
1
Sen Edward Kennedy D Massachusetts calls on President Carter to honor his campaign pledge on national health insurance and health security noting 50 health reform. The item appears on page 28.
A Sikorsky helicopter landing on the Pan Am Building roof suddenly lurched and rolled, killing at least five people and injuring many as debris struck a crowded Midtown street. Officials cited possible wheel-strut failure. New York Airways and city leaders faced harsh questions after reopening the heliport amid opposition.
Arctic affairs specialist Leonard LeSchack told a closed Senate session that the trans Alaska pipeline is a unique political target for saboteurs and could have severe national defense implications if damaged. Alaska officials warn saboteur actions could disrupt repairs within three weeks and trigger pipeline freeze.
US energy adviser James Schlesinger warned Americans face gasoline rationing in the 1980s unless efficiency improves. Treasury Secretary Blumenthal and FE A associate testified to the House Ways and Means Committee on President Carter's energy program, facing questions over a gasoline tax and fuel mileage measures. Some lawmakers mocked the taxes while others warned of a looming crisis if action stalls.
In Sacramento the Assembly passed a Senate endorsed death penalty bill SB155 by 54 to 23 after Assemblyman Henry Mello cast the decisive vote. The measure would deny parole for certain murderers and faced potential veto and Senate review, with supporters and opponents trading sharp remarks amid a tense session.
A San Francisco Bay Area report by Bog Norberg notes record transbay ridership with 336,000 daily Bay Bridge crossings by car or bus and 36,440 daily BART riders through the transbay tube. AC Transit and BART cite budget and safety limits, while Caltrans reports peak congestion and metering to ease flow.
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